This brings the total to six coronavirus cases in the Mackay District and comes as six flights into the region have been flagged on the growing number of public alerts as the state battles the virus crisis. Photo: David Crosling

A sixth person had tested positive for COVID-19 in the Mackay district.
The person had returned to the region from an overseas trip and had been quarantined in their home since their arrival back.

The patient is currently being cared for in hospital and is in a stable condition.

Mackay Hospital and Health Service has said that people who still need to attend the hospitals were assured that it remains completely safe to do so, even though there are admitted patients with COVID-19.